Merry Christmas, Steve Jobs
December 25th has arrived, and that means it’s time for a Steve Jobs Christmas story … Steve Jobs had a knack for steamrolling over the road blocks and getting practical results. Regis McKenna is a tech veteran who helped Jobs put together the A.....»»
Researcher: Mothers are more likely to work worse jobs—while fathers thrive in careers
Having a child is bad for a woman's earnings. This is not only in the immediate period after the birth, but across her lifetime—as shown in research by recent economics Nobel prize-winner Claudia Goldin......»»
Study finds high levels of job satisfaction among copy editors, little negative effects from pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted jobs across the workforce, including the editorial sector. But a new study from the University of Kansas found it did not significantly affect how copy editors, proofreaders, and fact-checkers felt about their work and.....»»
New book explores complicated relationship between workers and their work
A new book by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign labor historian explores how workers characterize their relationship to their jobs using their own personal mini-narratives, mining that material to ultimately advocate for a more humanistic-cen.....»»
Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 17 years ago today
On January 9, 2007, in the shadow of the CES, Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone. You know that it was an extraordinary and flawless demo from the outside, but what you don't remember is everything else that was launched — nor how part of the keynote w.....»»
Questions about NASA"s Mars Sample Return mission put JPL jobs in jeopardy
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory laid off 100 contractors last week and will scale back part of the first-ever effort to bring pieces of Mars to Earth, after a cost-cutting order from NASA that lawmakers called "short-sighted and misguided.".....»»
Analysis finds soaring demand for people skills in Aussie post-pandemic jobs market
Aussie employers' demand for workers with strong interpersonal skills has surged following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency......»»
In Apple – The House that Tim Cook Built, Steve Jobs’ successor gets the documentary he deserves
In Apple – The House that Tim Cook Built, Steve Jobs’ successor gets the documentary he deserves.....»»
Xerox is cutting thousands of workers in "reinvention"
Around 15% of Xerox’s workers are being warned they will lose their jobs as the company chases efficiency......»»
A commander’s lament on the loss of a historic SpaceX rocket
This rocket restored NASA crew launches to US soil, then launched 18 more times. Enlarge / One of the most historic rockets in SpaceX's fleet toppled over Christmas Day on the return tip to Cape Canaveral, Florida, following its.....»»
HKDC1 protein found crucial to maintaining two mitochondria subcellular structures, mitochondria and lysosomes
Just as healthy organs are vital to our well-being, healthy organelles are vital to the proper functioning of the cell. These subcellular structures carry out specific jobs within the cell; for example, mitochondria power the cell, and lysosomes keep.....»»
Greg Joswiak talks Steve Jobs keynotes, ‘Shot on iPhone’ event, and more in new interview [Video]
Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, recently sat down with Thai outlet iMod for an interview. In the video posted on YouTube, Josiwak talks about Apple’s decision to shoot an entire event with an iPhone, how the co.....»»
This air fryer is ridiculously cheap in Walmart"s after-Christmas sales
Walmart's after-Christmas sales include a very cheap air fryer, though you might want to go for something better......»»
End-of-year Apple deals: Pencil 2 $89, AirTags from $20, Twelve South gear, more
Our last deals report of the year is now live, with a well-timed Apple Pencil 2 discount down to $89 arriving for anyone who just unwrapped a new iPad for Christmas. It comes joined by end-of-the-year Apple AirTag deals starting from $20, as well as.....»»
End of year Apple deals: Pencil 2 $89, AirTags from $20, Twelve South gear, more
Our last deals report of the year is now live, with a well-timed Apple Pencil 2 discount down to $89 arriving for anyone who just unwrapped a new iPad for Christmas. It comes joined by end of the year Apple AirTag deals starting from $20, as well as.....»»
AirTag saves Christmas, tracks down luggage stolen from Charlotte airport
A family successfully tracked their stolen luggage from Charlotte Douglas International Airport using an Apple AirTag — though police warn against tracking down suspects without help.AirTags can be used to track stolen luggageThe Gavino family, pla.....»»
20 people, 2.4 quintillion possibilities: The baffling statistics of Secret Santa
Christmas, we're told, is the most wonderful time of the year. For many of us, however, it is preceded by one of the least wonderful times: the awkward social spectacle of the office Secret Santa or Kris Kringle, where employees agree to purchase a g.....»»
Apple"s April 2023 in review: Honoring Steve Jobs, opening up India, and learning to save
April 2023 was about looking back to the work of Steve Jobs, of Jony Ive, and of Ted Lasso, plus pressing ahead into India and the future of iMessage outside of Apple's platform.From the front cover of the new Steve Jobs bookWhere March 2023 had the.....»»
Appeals court pauses ban on patent-infringing Apple Watch imports
Apple pulled the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 from sale on December 21. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 9 released in September 2023. (credit: Apple) Just before Christmas, Apple pulled two of its latest smartwatc.....»»
Apple appeals trade commission ban of Apple Watch 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple pulled the Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 from sale on December 21. Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 9 released in September 2023. (credit: Apple) Just before Christmas, Apple pulled two of its latest smartwatc.....»»
Walmart after-Christmas sale: Save on laptops, TVs, and more
If you're not yet satisfied with your holiday shopping, check out the Walmart after-Christmas sale for discounts on laptops, TVs, phones, tablets, and more......»»